At a very young age, Helio Gracie learned traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu techniques
from his older brother, Carlos. In the late 1920s, he began to modify these techniques
to accommodate his frail physique with the objective of developing a system that
would enable him to defend himself against larger opponents. After years of refinement,
he proved his art's effectiveness by routinely defeating larger and stronger
opponents, some of whom outweighed him by as much as 100 pounds. As a result, Helio's
techniques quickly became the new expression of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil and set the
stage for a worldwide revolution in martial arts.

Although Gracie or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective martial art on the planet,
it is a relatively young martial art. Realizing that the key to global dissemination
of pure Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was the development of a formalized curriculum, the Gracie
Academy dedicated several years to organizing all the techniques in the most logical
sequence based on their complexity and usefulness in combat. Furthermore, we conduct
all group classes with the utmost concern for safety, and we demand that all students
treat each other respectfully regardless of skill level, gender, race, nationality,
or creed. At the Gracie Academy we don't teach people how to fight. We give people
confidence so they don't need to fight.

Gracie Combatives is the official beginner program of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. In this program, students learn the 36 most important techniques in a fun, safe, and cooperative training environment.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life. The principles of discipline, patience, efficiency, and control are the keys to success on and off the mat. Whether your a dedicated practitioner of the art or just a fan of the Gracie way, the casual wear, training gear, and accessories in the Gracie Store will remind you to keep it real at all times. With all Gracie Store purchases, your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send it back and we'll replace it or refund your money (as long as you promise not to choke us out!). Select a category below to begin browsing, and then feel free to order online or give us a call at 1-877-472-2430 (Monday - Friday, 10am to 6pm PST) and we will gladly assist you over the phone. If you have a question about the status of your order feel free to shoot us an e-mail at
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Worst-Case Scenarios

While most combatives/defensive tactics courses are designed for use on semi-compliant subjects, the Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) program is designed to prepare military and law enforcement professionals for worst-case scenarios. All the techniques are designed to work for solo professionals against actively resistant and/or aggressive subjects.

Here are some of the scenarios that are covered in detail during the 5-day GST Hands-on Instructor Certification Course:

The violent opponent is attempting to strangle or punch the professional from the full mount.

The professional achieves the mount and seeks to maintain control of the aggressive opponent.

The professional achieves the mount but the violent opponent rolls uncontrollably to their knees.

During a deadly force situation, the professional’s firearm malfunctions.

The non-compliant opponent tries to strangle the professional from the bottom of the mount.

During a routine conversation, the opponent unexpectedly attacks the professional with punches leaving no time for the firearm to be drawn safely.

The uncooperative opponent tries to avoid arrest at all cost by staying on his/her feet.

The professional is underneath an extremely aggressive opponent who is determined to achieve victory by knockout.

The heavier opponent achieves the top position and uses their weight to crush the smaller professional.

The professional is operating solo and needs to apply the handcuffs on the resisting opponent.

The opponent is pinned by the professional but is determined to get up and fight back.

The opponent has had some MMA/grappling experience and uses the guard position to immobilize the professional.

The opponent is able to mount the professional but the primary mount escape technique fails.

In a deadly force situation, the professional is trapped underneath the violent opponent and is unable to safely draw his/her firearm.

The violent opponent is able to get past the professional’s guard to a more advantageous position.

The professional is under the aggressive opponent in a crowded area and needs to safely draw his/her firearm.

During a routine conversation, the opponent suddenly rushes towards the professional in an attempt to gain control of the firearm.

The larger opponent catches the smaller professional in a violent headlock.

The opponent resists arrest by turning face down and hiding his hands under his body.

While grappling, the opponent attempts to get control of the professional’s firearm.

The professional is underneath the violent opponent and must stand up immediately.

Customized Techniques: As time allows, we perform hands-on demonstrations and develop customized techniques that address additional "what if scenarios."

MORE INFORMATION

For more information on GST, including program options, upcoming course dates, pricing, and hosting a the benefits of hosting a GST course at your department/base, simply click on the additional links found on the upper left-hand side of this webpage.